I say it is always best to start at the beginning; that's supplies. Having the right utensils and bits
and pieces for the array of different cakes you might want to make is essential to getting it done
right. Of course, it depends of the type of cake you're baking as to what you actually need but it is
a good idea to have a good range anyway, just in case. Here are my recommendations for what to
have in your cupboards ready for your next cake making miracle...
Cake Making Utensils & Supplies
Spatula
Whisk & Wooden Spoon
Piping Bag & Assorted Tips
Baking Pans (Assorted Sizes)
Measuring Cups/Spoons
Baking Paper
Baking Tray
Rose Nail
Flour:
- all-purpose
- cake
- self-rising
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Sugars:
- granulated
- brown
- powdered
Butter or good quality margarine
Solid shortening
Oils:
- vegetable
- canola
- blends

Milk:
- fresh
- buttermilk
- evaporated
- sweetened condensed
- fresh cream
Eggs
Chocolates:
- semi-sweet
- bittersweet
- unsweetened
- dark
- white
Raw nuts:
- pecans
- walnuts
- hazelnuts
- pine nuts
- almonds
Raw seeds:
- sesame
- poppy
- sunflower
Coconut
Extracts:
- good quality vanilla
- lemon
- almond
Spices:
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- ginger
- cardamom
- allspice
Having all of these supplies handy will help to make sure you're not short of any ingredients. There
is not much worse when making cakes then not having what you need on hand. You may be
tempted to use a substitute and then you're asking for trouble. So make sure you at least have
these in your pantry ready for your next great cake making creation!

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